Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (26 Rentals)

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Kelsey Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kelsey Commons

2301 Cambridge RdSchenectady, NY 12304
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Parkside View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside View

920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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118 Jay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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4310-4351 Angela Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

4310-4351 Angela Ct

4310-4351 Angela CtSchenectady, NY 12304
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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148 Clinton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Clinton St

148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Northside Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northside Village

2450 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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The Foster
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305

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Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Schenectady Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Schenectady area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Netherlands Village priced from $1,209. Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable Outer Schenectady apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,209
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1,230
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,265
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,285
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,319
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,359
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1,525
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$1,730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Schenectady, NY

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Schenectady area is the $1.44 price per square foot 824 Hampton Ave Model at 824 Hampton Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd Fl in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Outer Schenectady apartment is the 2950 Hamburg St Model at 2950 Hamburg St, Unit 4 starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Outer Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Schenectady apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
824 Hampton Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd Fl824 Hampton Ave3BR,1BA$1.44
2950 Hamburg St, Unit 42950 Hamburg St2BR,1BA$1.17
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.60
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$1.96
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.52
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1.62
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Niskayuna GardensDalewood 1BR Den1BR,1BA$2.08
Netherlands Village1x1 400 Deluxe1BR,1BA$3.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, NY

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Schenectady, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, and the greater Albany area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Outer Schenectady Neighborhood in Schenectady, NY

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Schenectady Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Schenectady Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Schenectady Apartment is $1,209 at Netherlands Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Schenectady Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Schenectady is starting from $1,519 at Van Antwerp Village Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY

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Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.